• Semin. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2006

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    The dispersed neuroendocrine system, its bronchopulmonary elements, and neuroendocrine tumors presumed to be derived from them: myths, mistaken notions, and misunderstandings.

    • William H Warren and Samuel P Hammar.
    • Department of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. wwarren@rush.edu
    • Semin. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 2006 Jan 1; 18 (3): 178-82.

    AbstractThe increasing recognition of the dispersed neuroendocrine system and its importance in human physiology has impacted our understanding of physiology, pathophysiology, and histopathology. It has been the subject of a great deal of controversy and debate, giving rise to certain misunderstandings. This article attempts to put some of these issues in perspective, especially as they relate to the bronchopulmonary tree.

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